Sort of family figure

I believe the answer is:

kind

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'sort' is the definition.
(I know that sort can be written as kind)

'family figure' is the wordplay.
'family' becomes 'kin' (synonyms).
'figure' becomes 'd' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'kin'+'d'='KIND'

'of' is the link.

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(Other definitions for kind that I've seen before include "caring" , "Good-hearted, nice" , "Taking a plunge" , "Stamp" , "Friendly, generous and considerate" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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